Taunton
Upcoming
City Council
The City Council will review a new personal kennel license application and the reappointment of a Golf Course Commission member. The meeting also includes updates on a proposed Cape Verde Sister City Advisory Committee and various DPW infrastructure discussions.
- Public hearing for a new Grade 1 personal kennel license at 21 Princess Pine Circle
- Reappointment of Warren Offley to the Golf Course Commission
- License renewal for We Haul Consignments at 427 Winthrop Street
- Discussion on naming the Ingell Street bridge for LC Lawrence T. Andrews
- Review of sick/vacation buyouts for a resigned firefighter and the Building Commissioner
City Council
The Taunton City Council committees will review water and sewer rates, approve road resurfacing on Highstone Street, and discuss various infrastructure projects including the Bassett Street sewer extension and traffic light installations.
- Review Water and Sewer rates
- Approve road resurfacing on Highstone Street
- Discuss Bassett Street sewer extension
- Meet to discuss traffic lights on Court Street and Washington Street
- Discuss debris left on sidewalks on RT 138
Planning Board
The Taunton Planning Board will hold public meetings and a public hearing on several site plan reviews. Key items include a 23,750 sq ft addition at 555 Constitution Drive, a 19-unit group home at 78 Broadway, a machine shop expansion at 36 Allison Ave, and a 4-story mixed-use building at 21 Fruit St with 13 apartments and parking waiver request. The board will also approve minutes and address old business on fencing and lot release.
- Public hearing: 21 Fruit St – reconstruction of fire-damaged building into 4 stories with 13 one-bedroom apartments, 1 ADU, commercial space, seeking 100% bonus density and parking waiver from 14 to 6 spaces
- Public meeting: 555 Constitution Drive – 23,750 sq ft addition with 28 parking spaces, by Dennis Burke, Inc.
- Public meeting: 78 Broadway – 19-unit group home in Business District, by Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River
- Public meeting: 36 Allison Ave – machine shop expansion from 17,250 to 21,570 sq ft
- Old business: Perry Estates – clarification on fencing around detention basin; Baker’s Landing – release of lot 17 for title purposes
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings for site plan reviews and a special permit for a mixed-use building at 21 Fruit St. The hearing includes requests for a 100% density bonus (13 apartments plus ADU) and a parking reduction from 14 to 6 spaces using a municipal lot. Other new business items include a 23,750 sq ft addition at 555 Constitution Drive, a 19-unit group home at 78 Broadway, and an expanded machine shop at 36 Allison Ave.
- Public hearing for 21 Fruit St: 4-story mixed-use with 13 apts, 1 ADU, 800 sq ft office, seeking 100% density bonus, parking waiver to 6 spaces
- Site plan review for 555 Constitution Dr: 23,750 sq ft addition with 28 parking spaces
- Site plan review for 78 Broadway: 19-unit group home in Business District
- Site plan review modification for 36 Allison Ave: machine shop expanded to 21,570 sq ft
- Old business: Perry Estates fencing clarification, Baker’s Landing release of lot 17
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Taunton Zoning Board of Appeals will consider multiple requests for variances and special permits at this meeting. Items include a proposed withdrawal of a variance for a 5.45-acre subdivision, conversion of a single-family to two-family dwelling, renewal of an accessory dwelling unit, and several lot division variances. The board will also hear a case for a custom muffler shop in an industrial district.
- Case #3163: Withdrawal of variance request for 5.45-acre subdivision at 529 Richmond St.
- Case #3172: Special permit to convert single-family to two-family at 8 Lawrence St.
- Case #3174: Special permit for custom muffler shop (4,290 sq ft) at 336 Weir St.
- Case #3175: Variance for 3-family dwelling on 11,800 sq ft lot (requires 15,000) at 84 Winter St.
- Case #3178: Multiple variances for lot division at 250 Williams St., including frontage, lot area, and setback reductions
License Commission
The License Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a specific licensing request. The body will determine if the applicant meets the requirements for a Section 12 license.
- Liberty & Union Alehouse, Inc. application for Section 12 license
- Liberty & Union Alehouse, Inc. late renewal request
Board of Assessors
This meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, public input, and discussions on property assessments, including the Vision 8 program and abatements. An executive session will address ATB hearings.
- Discussion of Vision 8 program
- Abatements review
- Executive session for ATB hearings
Last 30 days
Taunton Redevelopment Authority
The Affordable Housing Trust will discuss and receive a presentation on the property at 100-106 Oak Street, review a financial update, and note that a new member is not present at the meeting.
- Discussion and presentation on 100-106 Oak Street
- Financial update
- New member Colleen Doherty not present
City Council
The Finance and Salaries committee will discuss compensation for elected officials and review city payroll. The Public Works committee is set to discuss the nomination of Todd Pilling as City Engineer and approve past minutes. The Police and License committee will consider renewing late-hour operating licenses for two Wendy's locations and granting a new livery license.
- Discuss compensation of elected officials
- Nomination of Todd Pilling as City Engineer
- Renewal of Wendy's hours at 2089 Bay Street (6:30AM-2:00AM daily)
- Renewal of Wendy's hours at 41 Taunton Depot Drive (6:30AM-2:00AM Sun-Thu, 6:30AM-3:00AM Fri-Sat)
- New livery license for 4S Family Transporta LLC (1 vehicle)
City Council
The Council will vote on a Home Rule Petition to transfer two conservation parcels for road improvements on Scadding Street and Rhode Island Road (Route 79), with a replacement parcel on Fisher Street. They will also hold public hearings on a special permit for a 29-unit mixed-use development with a coffee shop at 477-485 Winthrop Street and a new personal kennel license at 57R Worcester Street. Reappointments to the Golf Course Commission and a buyout request for a resigning water meter installer are also on the agenda.
- Home Rule Petition to transfer conservation land for Scadding Street and Route 79 road improvements, replacing with Fisher Street parcel
- Special permit for 29 residential units, 20-seat coffee shop, and auto repair at 477-485 Winthrop Street
- New Grade I personal kennel license for 4-6 dogs at 57R Worcester Street
- Reappointment of Judith Chambers and Damian Martinez to the Golf Course Commission
- Buyout payout of $206.30 for resigning Water Meter Installer/Repair Joseph Wakefield
Americans with Disabilities Act Commission
The commission will receive public input on Mary McDonald's Gold Star project involving a wheelchair scale and informational materials. Commissioners will discuss updates on ADA issues, the purchase of a wheelchair scale, a new Self-Evaluation/Transition Plan for the city, and site plan evaluations.
- Public input on Gold Star project (wheelchair scale, pamphlet, info)
- Update on purchase of wheelchair scale
- Update on new Self-Evaluation/Transition Plan for city
- Update on site plan evaluations
- Update on ADA issues over past month
TMLP Commission
The Commission will hear a presentation on 2025 corporate financial performance and 2026 projections. They will also discuss proposed changes to purchasing and fixed asset policies, a fleet budget update including small fleet vehicles, and a multi-unit dwelling rebate program. An executive session is scheduled for competitive advantage and contract negotiations.
- Presentation on 2025 financial performance and 2026 projection
- Proposed changes to purchasing and fixed asset policies
- Fleet budget update and request for small fleet vehicles
- Multi-unit dwelling rebate program discussion
- Executive session for competitive advantage and contract negotiations
Election Commission
The Taunton Election Commission will discuss and potentially act on a Chain of Custody Policy for election materials. They will also review and possibly set stipends for commission members and make annual recommendations for election worker appointments. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Review and act on Chain of Custody Policy
- Review and set Election Commission stipends
- Annual election worker appointment recommendations
- Approval of May 19, 2026 minutes
- Public comment period
City Council
The City Council committees will meet to discuss city consultants, the Taunton Nursing Home Building RFI, and a proposed Home Rule Petition to replace conservation land on Scadding Street and Route 79 with land on Fisher Street. They will also review weekly vouchers and payroll and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Review weekly vouchers and payroll for city departments
- Discuss city consultants (no specifics provided)
- Discuss Taunton Nursing Home Building RFI
- Home Rule Petition to exchange conservation land on Scadding Street/Route 79 for land on Fisher Street
- Approve minutes from May 6 and May 12, 2026
City Council
The City Council will vote on confirming Mark Pacheco as Director of Elections for a three-year term, consider a permanent Activity and Use Limitation on Mill River parkland to cap environmental remediation, and review a nomination for City Engineer. They will also hear public input on speeding concerns, consider a new livery license, and discuss agenda rules.
- Reappointment of Mark Pacheco as Director of Elections (3-year term)
- Activity and Use Limitation on Mill River/Frederick Martin Parkway property
- Nomination of Todd Pilling as City Engineer
- New livery license for 4S Family Transportation LLC (1 vehicle)
- Public input on speeding and request for speed humps on Prospect Hill Street
Board of Health
The Board of Health is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a Title 5 variance request from Consigli Construction Company for the Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical High School at 207 Hart Street. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and in person.
- Title 5 variance request from Consigli Construction Company for Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical High School at 207 Hart Street
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several new home constructions and septic system upgrades. The board will also review vegetation management for the Massachusetts Coastal Railroad and close out multiple existing orders of conditions.
- New home construction requests at 30 Winthrop Lane and 302 Prospect Hill Street
- Vegetation management plan for MA Coastal RR ROW
- Septic and soil absorption system replacements at 114 Run brook Circle and 182 Ice House Road
- Driveway and stormwater infrastructure project at 205 Myricks Street
- Violations hearings for properties on Bay Street, Gulliver Street, and Thrasher Street